Birthday Boy

Happy 7th Birthday to my sweet boy! It is hard to believe that seven years ago, Landon entered our lives. Although, he was quite the surprise, he has blessed our lives more than we could have ever imagined. He was the easiest, sweetest baby, never cried, and made and continues to make each day with that smile of his.

He has a sweet gentle nature, is eager to please but strong willed and always has a smile on that gorgeous face.





His toy of choice is any ball he can find. He is a feirce competitor and a natural athlete.







He is the most loving son






and the best big brother in the world.









He is the apple of my eye and the sunshine in my life. I thank God each and every day for this precious life he gave me. Landon has blessed me beyond belief and I love this little one with everything I have.



Happy 7th Birthday Landon! I love you more than you know!! XOXO

Snowday Birthday

Okay, I am a week late posting this, but I just can't pass it up. I celebrated my birthday last Friday with a snowday. It is such a rare event for it to snow in Alabama, but even more unusual for it to stick, and then to have enough snow stick to play in is unheard off. But never say never. After days of warning from the weathermen, we saw the first flakes fall. And they continued to fall for most of the day and blanketed everything in the fluffy white stuff.



Landon had a half day at school and Ash had a half day of work. So, the minute everyone got home, we bundled up and headed outside. Ash and Landon have a boys ski trip coming up so the two of them had all the gear they needed; ski bibs, gortex jackets, wasterproof gloves, snow boots, hats, etc.



I had enough to get by with. But poor Lucy, we had to scrounge and make due with the "winter" clothes she has. She was so bundled up with layers, she could barely move. But that didn't stop her.







And Landon was full force until the sun set that night.








Did I mention, Ashley had as much fun as anyone!!??






The sunset that evening was breathtaking. (the pciture doesn't do it justice)




That day and night everything seemed absolutely perfect in my little world.







And though, we had a great weekend playing in the snow and enjoying Valentines Day, I cannot wait for Spring and its warmer weather to get here. I do believe the weather channel is calling for 60 degrees this weekend...here's to hoping!!!

Why do I do this to myself!!??

I have a really bad habit of starting projects and not always finishing them. Well, I do eventually finish them, but maybe weeks or even months after starting them. Anyway, remember my New Years resolutions #1? It was to plan ahead. And I have been doing really good at planning each day. Today I fell short. My plan was to get last springs clothes out of the closets, cleaned, ironed, and hung for all the consignment sales coming up. So what started as a simple project turned into this...



and this...



and this...



and when there was no more room in Lucy's room it led to my room...



and then Landon's room...



and by that time it was nap time, so everything got put on hold. UGH!! What went from a simple morning task of getting last springs clothes together turned into an all day task of cleaning out Lucy's closet, drawers, and under the crib with her help of course.

So here it is nap time, which is the only time of day I ever have to grab a shower. And, all of the bedrooms are a wreck and we have things planned for the afternoon. So, the house just stayed like that all day long, all afternoon long, and most of the night. I have been wanting to work on her closet, but this was not part of my plan for the day!!

Needless to say, I had an hour to myself later that night while Ash and the kids were at church choir practice and I got everything organized, thrown out, and put away. By the end of the day, I was exhausted. Lucy pretty much sums it up...



Here's to a more planned tomorrow!

Overstock Sales

Well, my overstock has been shipped out and the spring sales are upcoming. This season, I have given all of my overstock inventory to Kidz Klozet based in Mobile. They travel all over Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana with overstock and consignment shows. Not only will she be selling my clothes, but she sells inventory for Castles & Crowns, Beax & Belles, Anavini, Hartstrings,and a ton of others. All of the inventory is marked 25%-50% off. So its like shopping wholesale. Here are the dates for all of the Overstock Shows. Make the drive and spread the word...its is so worth it!!

Mobile, Alabama March 19-20

Dothan, Alabama March 26-27

Hattiesburg, Mississippi March 30-31

Birmingham, Alabama April 9-10

Baton Rouge, Louisiana April 26-27

Daphne, Alabama May 3-4


Check their website here, for locations, times and other misc info. I am also in the works with an overstock company with shows in Memphis, so stay tuned for details!

My Girl

So, my computer is "very low" on memory. I get this message every time I log on, how I better fix it or else...do you think I have gotten around to fixing it? Of course not! For starters, its nothing I can do on my own. I am pretty sure I am going to have to buy more memory or perhaps just buy another computer. But I am digressing. Since, I am avoiding having my computer crash on me, I can't upload any new pictures, so I am backtracking to sweet girls birthday party last November.

I am a sucker for a theme...any theme! So, I picked a pink theme for Lucy's 1st brithday. Pink invite, pink cake, pink dress, you name it, it was pink! I started with these pom pom ball decorations that were oh so easy to make and oh so cheap! Cute don't you think? You can find instructions here.



I found these really cute cupcake toppers on etsy that I had personalized for Lucy. I used them not only for the cupcakes, but I made really cute water bottle labels with the topper, ribbon, and a glue gun. (Sorry for the picture quality...dumb flash)





The cake was from Edgars, of course! I just told them pink and green with Happy Birthday on top, and ended up with the cutest cake ever!



Lucy couldn't believe we were going to let her have it with the whole cake.



She got used to the idea.



Her fan club looks a little nervous...will there be any left for anyone else!!??





I love this little girl with every fiber of my being. She is the sweetest little thing and knows what she wants and when she wants it! She has a BIG personality and makes us laugh constantly. I think her name fits her perfectly and I thank God every day for her life! (Don't worry Mom, I will have a post all about Landon soon...he has a birthday coming up!)

NEW BLOG

I have decided to combine both areas of my life into one blog. So Bodacious Bits, the new blog, is up and running. Go check it out here. Or type www.bodaciousbits.blogspot.com in your browser!!

Happy New Year and Hello Again

Welcome to the new blog! I took a lengthy hiatus from the blogging world, but am up and ready to go! During the last few months of 2009, the gears were churning as I was getting all my ducks in a row. Now I'm ready. I have a new business with a new name, a new website, and a new blog! My house it still new to me and I have a looooog list of new things I want for it. And our family is growing , we have a new little one entering our lives in September!!!




I have been working on a new clothing line for this fall. Lots of cute fabrics and designs coming.

And, I am looking for new reps and hostesses for the homeshows. If your interested, let me know. If your not interested but know someone who might be, let me know that too. I am currently working on some sort of referral reward.



I love this time of year, you get to start a new. And that I am. I only have two resolutions for this year but they both encompass a lot. First, to plan ahead and secondly become healthier in both mind, body, and spirit. And honestly, I really think and hope that resolution #1 will help out with resolutions #2. So, here's to a new year, welcome 2010!!